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4 Day Tour from Chicago: Detroit Toledo Buffalo and Niagara Falls

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Overview

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96 hours

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This 4-day tour from Chicago offers a rare blend of industrial history, natural beauty, and cultural landmarks across the Midwest and Northeast. From exploring Detroit's automotive legacy at the Henry Ford Museum to witnessing the breathtaking force of Niagara Falls—by day and by night—this itinerary packs iconic experiences into a short timeframe. You'll visit national and state parks, taste world-famous Buffalo wings, and explore both the American and Canadian sides of the falls. Add in a stop at the legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and scenic views of Lake Erie, and this tour delivers a rich, varied adventure that few itineraries can match. Perfect for travelers seeking history, nature, and unforgettable moments all in one trip.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Pregnant travelers may join if they are under 24 weeks pregnant by the end of the trip.

Please double-check your booking details (name and contact info), as any errors may result in additional personal costs.

Hotel rooms are designed for 1-4 guests, offering: Two Full/Double beds OR one King/Queen bed (based on availability) .

For groups over 4 people or those needing multiple room types, separate bookings are required. Please send all confirmation numbers after booking.

Tickets and Admission Policy: Third-party attraction tickets or city passes are not accepted for participation in the tour. All admission tickets must be purchased either during booking or directly from your tour guide on the day of the tour.

For a comfortable and enjoyable experience, we recommend bringing comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, a sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, cash, and drinks for hydration.

Children under 6 may require a booster seat by law. When traveling on the minivans or vans, booster seats may be needed. Please contact the tour operator in advance if needed. Rental service is also available upon request.

For safety and communication purposes during the trip, a valid and reachable phone number is required for participants.

If you participate in Canada itinerary, a valid US passport or a valid passport along with your US green card is required. For those who do not have a US passport or green card, a valid passport along with a valid US visa AND a valid Canada visa are required.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Hotel ( 3 Nights )

Cave of the Winds Or Niagara Falls Activities Fee (If Price Option Selected)

Admission Fees to The Henry Ford Museum/Buffalo Naval Park/Niagara Falls Night Tour/Maid of the Mist Boat Tour/Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame

Admission Fees to Maumee Bay State Park, Letchworth State Park, Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

Professional Driver and Guide (or Driver-Guide) .

Gratuities

Transportation (The type of vehicle used will be based on the number of guests attending that day).

Food and beverage

Any personal expenses are not listed in Fee Included

Tips (Not Required, but always appreciated)

Air ticket, ferry, and shuttle transfer in some attraction areas/national parks.

Cave of the Winds Or Niagara Falls Activities Fee (If Price Option Not Selected)

What To Expect

Day 1

Chicago --Travel Distance: 280mi, Travel time: 4.4hrs-- Detroit --- Toledo --- Cleveland

Accommodations

Hotel: Hampton Inn Cleveland-Downtown; Crowne Plaza Cleveland at Playhouse Square; Holiday Inn Cleveland; or similar

1

Chicago

Itinerary: Chicago → Detroit → Henry Ford Museum (60 mins) → General Motors Headquarters (30 mins) → Toledo → Maumee Bay State Park (Mandatory, 30 mins) → Cleveland Today we will drive from Chicago to Detroit. Detroit is the largest city in the U.S. state of Michigan. It was once the world's traditional automobile center and music capital, and the headquarters of the three largest automobile companies in the United States: General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler. Detroit is also one of the important cultural and artistic centers in the United States, with a rich historical and cultural heritage. After our visit to Detroit, we will head to Maumee Bay State Park. Finally, overnight in Cleveland.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable
2

Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

This National Historic Landmark in the suburbs just outside Detroit is dedicated to the collection and preservation of Americana. The Henry Ford museum contains things such Lincoln's Ford's Theater seat and Rosa Parks' famous bus.

1 hour • Admission Included
3

General Motors Company is an American multinational automaker headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan. Its headquarters is located at The Detroit River showing the how prosperous Detroit once was.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
4

Maumee Bay State Park

Maumee Bay State Park's landscape is created by the intersection of the land and Lake Erie, creating a unique atmosphere. Resort lodges, cabins and golf courses are set amidst picturesque meadows, wet woods and lush marshes. More than 300 bird species have been observed here.

30 minutes • Admission Included
Day 2

Cleveland --Travel Distance: 220mi Travel time: 3Hrs50Mins-- Letchworth State Park -- Buffalo -- Niagara Falls

Accommodations

Hotel: Aloft Buffalo Airport; Holiday Inn Niagara Falls-Scenic Downtown; Hampton Inn Buffalo-Airport; or similar

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

Hotel breakfast.

1

Niagara Falls

Itinerary: Cleveland → Letchworth State Park (Mandatory, 90 mins) → Buffalo → Buffalo Naval Park (30 mins) → Buffalo City Hall (outside visit, 15 mins) → Niagara Falls Night View Tour (90 mins) Today we will set off to Letchworth State Park, a vast park area known for its stunning scenery and hailed by many travelers and photographers as "one of the most picturesque areas in the eastern United States." Then go to the Naval Military Park on the shore of Lake Erie, where you can admire warships, airplanes, tanks, etc. Then we went to Buffalo City Hall, which has 32 floors. It is tall and iconic. It is one of the tallest municipal buildings in the United States and one of the tallest buildings in western New York State. Then head to taste authentic Buffalo wings and experience the unique flavor of this city. After dinner, you will get a close-up view of the night view of Niagara Falls and experience the charm of the falls in a unique way.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable
2

Letchworth State Park

Letchworth State Park, renowned as the "Grand Canyon of the East," is one of the most scenically magnificent areas in the eastern U.S. The Genesee River roars through the gorge over three major waterfalls between cliffs--as high as 600 feet in some places--surrounded by lush forests.In 2015, Letchworth won the USA TODAY Readers' Choice Award for Best State Park in the United States! Letchworth came out on top of the 19 other state parks nominated for the contest, chosen from more than 6,000 parks across the nation.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Included
3

Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park

Buffalo Naval and Military Park is located on the shore of Lake Erie in downtown Buffalo. This place is more like a museum than a park. The "exhibits" here are three warships docked in the Buffalo River: USS Little Rock, USS The Sullivans, USS Croaker and USS PTF-17. Various monuments, airplanes, tanks, etc. stand on the lawns along the coast. For military fans, this is definitely one of the attractions you must visit.

30 minutes • Admission Included
4

Buffalo City Hall

Buffalo City Hall is the city hall of Buffalo, New York, USA. This Art Deco building was built in 1931. It has 32 floors. It is tall and iconic. It is one of the tallest municipal buildings in the United States and one of the tallest buildings in western New York State. When you walk into the building, the dome, painted murals, and huge sun patterns on the stained glass roof exude the ultimate charm of Art Deco! You can also climb to the top to overlook the city view and Lake Erie

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
5

Niagara Falls

Enjoy some awe-inspiring scenery and an adventure-packed experience with us on the Niagara Falls night tour! Niagara Falls contains not one waterfall, but three! Niagara Falls is the oldest state park in the United States and is one of the greatest places you will ever visit in your lifetime! Special Note: In order to ensure a better travel experience for guests and guarantee that they can watch the fireworks display of the waterfall on the same day (except for no fireworks display on that day).

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Included
Day 3

Niagara Falls

Accommodations

Hotel: SpringHill Suites Erie; Best Western Plus Mentor-Cleveland Northeast; Holiday Inn Cleveland-Mayfield; or similar

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

Hotel breakfast.

1

Niagara Falls

Itinerary A (US Side): Maid of the Mist (Optional, 1 hour) → Goat Island & Luna Island (45 mins) → Cave of the Winds (Optional, 1 hour) → Niagara Scenic Trolley (Ticket included, 15 mins) Itinerary B (Canada Side): Maid of the Mist (Optional, 1 hour) → Transit Canada → Niagara Falls Activities → Table Rock Centre (30 mins) → Return to the US Side Niagara Falls Activities: Niagara SkyWheel (30 mins) → Skylon Tower + Lunch (75 mins) → Journey Behind the Falls (30 mins) Important Note❗: Guest may select only one itinerary option to participate in. If itinerary A is chosen. itinerary B cannot be selected. Today you will have a full day to explore magnificent Niagara Falls. You can watch it from the view platform. The activity that you cannot miss is to take the "Maid of the Mist" to explore the turbulent waterfalls by boat and listen to the sound of the waves! You may also choose other activities in US-side or Canada side to experience the beauty from different angles!

Admission Not Applicable
2

Itinerary A: It's the combination of height and volume that makes the Niagara Falls so beautiful. More than 6 million cubic ft. (168,000 cubic meters) of water lays over the crest line of the falls every minute during daytime peak tourist hours. And the famous Maid of the Mist ride gets passengers as close as possible to the Niagara Falls! The Maid rides right into the mists thrown up by the roaring cascade as the Niagara River tumbles over the edge of the falls.

1 hour • Admission Included
3

Cave of the Winds

Itinerary A: The Cave of the Winds on the New York side of Niagara Falls is an attraction, which allows sightseers to walk right up to the base of the Bridal Veil Falls with water crashing right down on them and flowing beneath the decking!

1 hour • Admission Not Included
4

Niagara Falls

Itinerary A: Ride the trolley in Niagara Falls NY! The Niagara Falls Scenic Trolley makes a circular route from the Niagara Falls Aquarium to Goat Island with stops in between. You can visit everything from a French Castle at Old Fort Niagara to the Whirlpool Jetboat Ride!

15 minutes • Admission Included
5

Itinerary B: It's the combination of height and volume that makes the Niagara Falls so beautiful. More than 6 million cubic ft. (168,000 cubic meters) of water lays over the crest line of the falls every minute during daytime peak tourist hours. And the famous Maid of the Mist ride gets passengers as close as possible to the Niagara Falls! The Maid rides right into the mists thrown up by the roaring cascade as the Niagara River tumbles over the edge of the falls.

1 hour • Admission Included
6

Niagara SkyWheel

Itinerary B: Soar 175-feet above Niagara Falls for the view of a lifetime! The Niagara SkyWheel is a totally unique sightseeing opportunity. As one of Canada’s largest observation wheel, The SkyWheel towers over the Niagara Falls horizon, treating you to unsurpassed views of the Horseshoe and American Falls, the Niagara River, Niagara Parks and other landmarks. The ride duration varies from eight (8) to twelve (12) minutes with spectacular aerial views for miles in every direction.

30 minutes • Admission Not Included
7

Skylon Tower

Itinerary B: This observation tower on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls offers bird’s eye views of the natural wonder. The tower stands 520 feet from street level and 775 feet from the bottom of the falls. You can even relax and enjoy a meal at the 360-degree Revolving Dining Room or the ultimate family-affordable casual dining in the Summit Suite Buffet Dining Room in the tower.

1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Not Included
8

Table Rock Welcome Centre

Itinerary B: At the edge of the Horseshoe Falls you’ll find the famous Table Rock Complex, where millions of people from around the world travel every year for a first-class view of the majestic Niagara Falls. The "Table Rock" got its name from a large rock shelf that used to sit a little further north of where the Table Rock Complex stands today. It has fabulous lookout points that place you mere yards away from the thundering Horseshoe Falls. From here, you will experience the thrill of watching 2,800 cubic meters of water crash down to the base of the Falls below. Experience a two-level indoor viewing gallery called the Grand Hall, where a panoramic views of the falls can be appreciated up close

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
9

Journey Behind the Falls

Itinerary B: Journey Behind the Falls is one of Niagara’s oldest tourist hot spots. You will get the opportunity to descend 125 ft. by elevator, where a short tunnel gives access to two outdoor observation decks and two portals located directly behind the Falls. Walk out on to the Upper and Lower Observation Decks for the magic of experiencing the Horseshoe Falls from directly underneath the cascading power above. You'll experience the awesome spectacle of one-fifth of the world’s fresh water crashing down to the basin below. During summer daylight hours, over 2,800 cubic meters of water thunders over the brink every second, travelling 65 kilometers per hour!

30 minutes • Admission Not Included
Day 4

Cleveland --Chicago

1

London

Itinerary: Cleveland → Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (Optional, 30 mins) → Cuyahoga Valley National Park (Mandatory, 30 mins) → Chicago Today we will set off for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, located on the shores of Lake Erie, one of the five Great Lakes. Here you can see the records and performance costumes left behind by well-known music stars, and feel the musical atmosphere of that era. Then head to Cuyahoga Valley National Park, where you’ll be surrounded by beautiful natural scenery, including waterfalls, rolling mountains, caves, and winding, rugged rivers. Finally, drive back to Chicago.

Admission Not Applicable
2

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame was actually established quite recently, in 1983. Still, induction has quickly become a massive honor, and the pipe dream of many a young musician playing too loudly in their parents' garage.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
3

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Cuyahoga Valley National Park is an American national park that preserves and reclaims the rural landscape along the Cuyahoga River between Akron and Cleveland in Northeast Ohio. Cuyahoga Valley features natural, man-made, and private attractions, which is unusual for an American national park. The natural areas include forests, rolling hills, narrow ravines, wetlands, rivers, and waterfalls. About 100 waterfalls are located in the Cuyahoga Valley. The park has many trails, most notably the 20-mile (32 km) Towpath Trail, which follows a former stretch of the 308-mile (496 km) Ohio and Erie Canal and is popular for hiking, bicycling, and running. Animals found in the park include raccoons, muskrats, coyotes, skunks, red foxes, beavers, peregrine falcons, river otters, bald eagles, opossums, three species of moles, white-tailed deer, Canada geese, gray foxes, minks, great blue herons, and seven species of bats.

30 minutes • Admission Included

Options

All Inclusive ItineraryB(CNF4)

This price option included: Mandatory Admission Fees, The Henry Ford Museum, Naval Park, Niagara Falls Night Tour, Maid of the Mist Boat Tour
This price option included: Niagara Falls Optional Activities Fee, Rock N Roll Hall of Fame
This price option excluded: Cave of the Winds

All Inclusive ItineraryA(CNF4)

This price option included: Mandatory Admission Fees, The Henry Ford Museum, Naval Park, Niagara Falls Night Tour, Maid of the Mist Boat Tour
This price option included: Cave of the Winds, Rock N Roll Hall of Fame
This price option excluded: Niagara Falls Optional Activities Fee

Reviews

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  • Tour of Niagara Falls and surrounding cities of Canada from Boston MA by road

    Govindu C,

    Nov 15, 2019

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    3.00

    Had the convenience of starting off from Boston MA. Crowd - friendly, good ! predominantly Chinese background. Vehicle - Good no complaints! Driver- knowledgeable, friendly, courteous. Of course business run by Chinese probably to cater for the Chinese! The itinerary is good ( probably best for the time permissible ) All add-ons are average ( probably can get for cheaper and better if you do yourself!) But probably advisable to get off the driver to avoid the hassle. ( one point though ask to pay in Canadian $ for add-ons). Horrible hotel at Niagara Falls! Others were average! Chinese meals were average to below average! Overall - I'd say average to good !

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